Dear Madam,
Dear Sir,

We understand that you are in one of your last two years at university before obtaining your law degree. Congratulations! Perhaps you are considering starting your career as a lawyer in Belgium, after having completed your studies in Belgium or after having obtained a further degree abroad.

If this is the case, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP may be able to offer you interesting career opportunities. We are a leading international law firm with over 2,500 lawyers based in 28 offices throughout Europe, the US, the Middle-East and Asia. Our international coverage enables us to provide an integrated legal service to national and multinational corporations, financial institutions and governments. We have a substantial presence in Brussels comprising a team of some 70 lawyers practising Belgian and European law.

We are organising an event for Belgian law students interested in career opportunities at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP in Brussels.  The event, a weekend trip to London, including a visit to our London office, will take place on 20 and 21 November 2009. Applications from candidates with a particular interest in all aspects of business, competition and tax law, with excellent language skills and academic results are most welcome.

If you would like to apply to participate in this event, please send your curriculum vitae together with a cover letter explaining your motivation to Britta Loxham at britta.loxham@freshfields.com before Wednesday 28 October 2009. Should you require any additional information, please feel free to contact Britta by telephone (+32 2 504 7166) or by e-mail or feel free to visit our website at www.freshfields.com . We look forward to hearing from you soon. Kind regards,

 
Axel Haelterman             Charles-Antoine Leunen             Vincent Macq             Chris Sunt             Geert Verhoeven  
Partner                             Partner                                          Partner                       Partner                 Partner